The lifting power. It may be measured by the volume of a watertight hull above the load water line.

The escape of water molecules from a liquid to the gas phase at the surface of a body of water.2. The conversion of a liquid to a vapor (gas), usually by means of heat.

The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

A line connecting points of equal magnetic variation on a map.

An elevated guardrail set up at the bow of a vessel. When erected at the stern, it is called a pushpit.

A term indicating that a vessel is holding her own against a contrary current.

A horizontal pole or spar attached to the mast to which the foot (lower edge) of the sail is fastened

Abbreviation for Container Yard.- The designation for full container receipt/delivery

Environmental contaminant that ingresses due to the action of the system or machine.

Said of a vessel when she is entirely surrounded by ice.

A bunk which runs under the cockpit

A unit of pressure used with vacuum pumps, equal to 1mm of mercury and 133.32 Pascal's.

Going toward the direction of the wind, by alternate tacks.

A small multi-pronged anchor used on dinghies and small boats. Also used to drag along the bottom to recover something that has sunk.

Shoal area between two navigational channels.

Spiked pole used for propelling a barge or boat by resting its outboard end on an unyielding object.

A compartment where the crew lives.

Articles which are taken apart to reduce the cubic footage displaced or to make a better shipping unit and are to be re-assembled.

The total electrical power input to a compressor, including drive motor, cooling fan, motors, controls, etc.

A painted stripe along the waterline delineating the topside from the bottom paint